Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom has inaugurated the first phase of the newly constructed Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road as part of activities to mark his exit from office.
The Governor, who was accompanied by his deputy, Mrs Valarie Ebe, and Governor-elect, Mr Udom Emmanuel, also inaugurated Aka-Etinan road which was adorned with street lights.
He also inaugurated a modern drainage system.
In his speech at the inauguration, Akpabio described his performance during his eight years in office as “uncommon and unparalleled.’’
“No matter what the people say, the evidences are all on ground and the difference is very clear; my performance is uncommon and unparalleled,” he said.
He expressed fulfillment that he kept his promises to the people of the state, adding that his administration constructed and inaugurated numerous road projects with street lights, flyovers, bridges among others.
Akpabio said that the Federal Executive Council last week gave approval for the commencement of the Ibom Deep Seaport project in the state.
He added that with the approval, several companies had already indicated their interest to partner with the state on the project.
Akpabio expressed optimism that the governor-elect, would perform well and surpass his achievements in the last eight years.
He thanked the various construction companies especially Julius Berger for delivering the projects on schedule, adding that the projects would stand the test of time.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 165 projects were earmarked for inauguration as part of activities to commemorate the transition to the incoming elected government.
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